Jim Stewart (footballer, born 1917) explained

Jim Stewart
Fullname:James L. Stewart
Birth Date:1917 2, df=yes
Death Place:Royal Melbourne Hospital
Originalteam:Kensington Juniors[1]
Height:182 cm
Weight:83 kg
Statsend:1941
Years1:1938–1941
Club1:North Melbourne
Games Goals1:35 (19)

James L. Stewart (16 February 1917 – 31 January 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

History

Stewart could only manage six appearances in his first two league seasons but was a good performer in the reserves, winning the club's reserves best and fairest in 1939.[2] His efforts that year earned him more regular games in 1940, with 13 games and 10 goals.[3] He then played 16 of North Melbourne's 18 games in 1941 and won their most consistent player award.[4]

Before the 1942 season, Stewart fell seriously ill with appendicitis and died on 31 January following an operation at Royal Melbourne Hospital.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. The Argus, "Forbes May Play", 17 May 1939. p. 26
  3. Web site: Jim Stewart. AFL Tables.
  4. The Argus, "Kennedy Best And Fairest", 7 November 1941. p. 8
  5. The Argus, "Death Of Footballer", 2 February 1942. p. 6